Professional May 2024

THE CIPP

2024

Celebrate excellence in the payroll profession

Taking place on 3 October 2023 as part of the CIPP’s Annual Conference and Exhibition; the Annual Excellence Awards are the longest running, independent awards in the industry. They celebrate the commitment and excellence of both individuals and organisations in their role of ensuring that people are paid.

2024 awards categories

Spotlight Award The CIPP Spotlight Award is open to anyone working in payroll, pensions and / or reward. This award will be presented to an individual who has shown themselves to be an outstanding professional and could be working at any level within the industry. Bright Beginnings Award The CIPP Bright Beginnings Award is aimed at those new to the payroll, pensions and reward industry within the last two years, or who are currently completing an apprenticeship. This award recognises an individual who has made a significant impact and contribution to their organisation within that time. Luminary Award The payroll, pensions and reward industry has many leaders who use their influence to advocate for the industry and drive change. They inspire others by mentoring, empowering and supporting those around them. The CIPP Luminary Award will celebrate and recognise an individual who has demonstrated leadership within their organisation or across the wider industry and has had a positive, inspirational impact on the careers of others.

In-house Payroll Team of the Year Award

Software Product of the Year Award This award is aimed at software products which are sold and supplied for companies to run their own payroll in-house. It will recognise an organisation that is committed to ensuring that its software is compliant, user friendly, enables best practice and is well supported. International Payroll Service Provider of the Year Award Organisations turn to service providers to deliver compliant and efficient payroll services within their organisation, and this award will be presented to the provider proven to demonstrate commitment to customer service and an effective and compliant international payroll service. Payroll Service Provider of the Year Award Organisations turn to service providers to deliver compliant and efficient payroll services within their organisation, and this award will be presented to the provider proven to demonstrate commitment to customer service and an effective and compliant payroll service. There are now three awards within this category as follows: l 750 payslips per month or fewer l 751-2,500 payslips per month l over 2,501 payslips per month.

Teamwork is crucial to the success of any business. Employees should all be working towards one overall goal or mission for the organisation, otherwise the organisation will fail. This award recognises the in-house payroll team which has compelled their employer to recognise the important role that the department can play in improving the overall company performance, and not just perceive the department as a cost centre. Project of the Year Award Implementation of projects in payroll, pensions and reward is commonplace and this award recognises the work involved in implementing a successful project. Well-being and Employment Engagement Award With an increasing focus on employee health and well-being, this award will recognise organisations who have introduced initiatives to improve the general health, well-being and / or financial awareness of their employees.

Visit cipp.org.uk/awards to submit your nominations

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